March of Dimes Canada - West Central Regional Office
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Southcom Building
2227 South Millway, Suite 100
Mississauga, ON
L5L 3R6
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905-607-3463
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Toll-Free: 1-877-427-6990
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Fax: 905-607-9856
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Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
Last update: May 1, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Call * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Older adults and the medically fragile, as well as services to families, caregivers, employers and health insurance companies

Fees
Varies per program

Executives
Leonard Baker - President and Chief Executive Officer

Contacts
Kim Herrlitz - Team Leader, Employment Services
905-607-3463 ext 5236 * kherrlitz@marchofdimes.ca
Martha Brown - Program Manager, Independent Living
905-607-3463 ext 5226 * mbrown@marchofdimes.ca

Languages
English

Area(s) Served
Brampton ; Mississauga ; Waterloo Region ; Bruce County ; Dufferin County ; Wellington County ; Muskoka District ; Grey County ; Simcoe County

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Independent Living - Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services

Employment Services
 - Offers a full range of employment services to help people with disabilities to develop employment plans, prepare for work, overcome any employment barriers and return to or enter the workforce * employment specialists use the most current methods to help with job exploration and placement

Bell Relay Service (BRS) - Supports communication by phone between hearing people and people who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, or those with speech disabilities * qualified operators act as intermediaries to facilitate the call * available 24/7 * there are no extra charges to use the service, BRS calls are billed as regular calls

Services and Programs:

About Us

To maximize the independence, personal empowerment and community participation of people with physical disabilities

Last update: May 1, 2024: Suggest an edit

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